RCMP officers killed in Moncton shooting

School District 2 closed today

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MONCTON, N.B. – A shooting in Moncton last night has claimed the life of three RCMP officers and left two others wounded.

Reports indicate a sixth unidentified individual is in hospital.

The suspect is allegedly a white male carrying a variety of weapons, including a pair of high-powered rifles. Police are currently conducting a manhunt for him, advising individuals in the area to remain inside. A Moncton Times and Transcript photo of the alleged suspect shows him wearing army fatigues.

“We always seen it happen to other places and people but we never thought it would happen to us ‪#staystrongmoncton ‪#monctonshooting.”

– @kristenpoirierr

“How is this guy able to go from Hildegard to the Power Center and now to the Coliseum? This needs to end.

– ‪@ThomasRaffy

“It's like a ghost town out there, aside from the sirens...”

– ‪@KaitieSexton

Police are asking anyone with information to call 911. Reports state they are also asking individuals to not share information on police locations via social media.

A message sent out this morning said all schools in School District 2 were closed today ue to the incident in Moncton. The Francophone South school district also closed its schools in Moncton, Dieppe-Memramcook, Shediac and Bouctouche.